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[Turrett's exostoses: about 35 casesk].

Mounira Khezami1, Achraf Abdennadher1, Hiba Bellaaj1

  • 1Service d'Orthopédie Traumatologie Hôpital Militaire Principal d'Instruction de Tunis, Tunisie.

The Pan African Medical Journal
|August 14, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Subungual exostosis of the hallux, a benign bone tumor, can be misdiagnosed as an ingrown toenail. Surgical resection offers a complete cure with no recurrence reported in this study.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Podiatry
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Subungual exostosis of the hallux, also known as Turrett's exostosis, is a common condition.
  • Delayed diagnosis can occur due to resemblance with ingrown toenails.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the treatment outcomes for patients with subungual exostosis of the hallux.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of surgical resection for this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 35 patients treated between 1995 and 2015.
  • Diagnosis confirmed by X-ray; treatment involved surgical resection.
  • Systematic post-operative anatomo-pathological examination.

Main Results:

  • Average patient age was 29 years, with a 1.7 male to female ratio.
Keywords:
Exostosisfoothalluxsurgery

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  • Median consultation delay was six months due to misdiagnosis.
  • All patients achieved full recovery and returned to activities within two months.
  • No recurrence was observed in any patient.

    • Conclusions:

    • Subungual exostosis of the hallux is a benign condition.
    • Surgical resection is an effective treatment with excellent outcomes.
    • Early diagnosis is crucial to avoid prolonged symptoms and misdiagnosis.